The speaker shares an anecdote of hearing a five-year-old taunting someone in the playground and having the realization that rejection and criticism should not be taken personally. Also, he emphasizes that people do not want to listen to negativity in podcasts.
The work can always be improved, but beating yourself up serves no function. Like a locksmith working through all their keys to open a door, keep working until you find what works.
Bestselling author Seth Godin shares his experience of receiving 800 rejection letters for his book, and how he learned to distinguish between a project's failure and personal rejection.
The podcast discusses how to handle criticism, differentiate personal remarks from learning opportunities, and identify when the right moment is to share creative work.